ION TTUSB05 USB Turntable
by Ion
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Manufacturer: IonModel: ION ITTUSB 05
Product features:
- Plug & Play USB - no drivers needed!
- 33 1/3 and 45 RPM
- 78 Recording Supported by the included recording software
- Line-level RCA output (with built-in preamp)
- PC and Mac compatible
- Belkin Certified Wireless USB 4-Port Hub with Adapter (F5U302)
- IOGEAR Smartlink USB 2.0 Adapter GUN262WV (Black)
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Customer Review: ION USB Turntable
Summary: 5 Stars
Once I learned that tuntables could directly connect to computers with USB cable I was anxious to learn more. Some units had more capabilities, for example being able to also connect a tape recorder to the turntable, but these are also more expensive.
Having many records that we wanted converted to digital format and relatively fewer albums on tape I chose this unit. It was available at several web sales for essentially the same price. Having many good transaction experiences with Amazon that was my purchase choice.
The turntable arrived promptly, well packed and padded, with no signs of any box damage. Instructions were clear and it directly connected by enclosed 6ft. USB cable so I immediately tried. I later purchased a longer USB cable for more convient turntable location. (The turntable also has RCA audio outputs and input an amplifier, but that is not my current interest.)
Turntable front buttons allow selection of 33 or 45 RPM (and software is included to handle 78 records played at slower speed), s "Stop Button" which lifts tone arm and returns to rest and a "Cue Button" which raises and lowers the tone arm. These work well.
The package included two sets of software: #1 - Easy Vinyl Converter to easily transfer music to mp3 files (a "radio button" allows you to start a new file for each song when playing a multi track record). At conclusion of record a screen allows you to input Artist, Album Title and Song Name.
And #2 - Audacity which has many file conversion and management tools. I mainly have converted files to .WAV as I manipulate tempo/speed, trim, edit, etc. There are many other functions I have not yet tried.
Since this is "AReal Time" transfer one must sit at computer and start a new track to have separate files for each song. My wife would be happy if an entire side of a 33 record was a single file, but I prefer having individual track fifles and listen with head set while she has TV playing.
The unit is well built and attractive. I consider it a good choice for transferring records to digital files. Most of our older Christmas records were converted to CD's and played in car this season. We are very pleased with this unit and our Amazon purchase experiences.
Description of ION TTUSB05 USB Turntable
The ION iTTUSB 05 USB Turntable is the perfect tool for recording and archiving your vinyl record collection. Take your music anywhere! Are your treasured vinyl records collecting dust? Transfer your valuable music collection to CD quickly and easily with this outrageously popular turntable. All you need is a computer with a USB connection and you're ready to bring your record collection into the 21st century! The iTTUSB 05 features easy to use controls, auto-return after playback and a dust cover. Plus, a line level output allows you to connect directly to your existing home stereo system. All this and the easy-to-use Audacity software will have you reliving those melodic memories of days gone by!Digital Cameras and Photo Categories